Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Flagstaff AZ
- Areas
- Yavapai, AZ
- Places
- Dugas, Cedar Bench Wilderness
- In effect
- until 6:45 PM MST, Oct 24, 2026
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams and normally dry washes.”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 4:55 PM MST Oct 24, 2026 · official alert
“Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 4:55 PM MST Oct 24, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 4:55 PM MST Oct 24, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Stay away from washes, creeks and streams in the warned area. Move to higher ground if you are near one. The National Weather Service says flooding of washes and creeks will occur.
Do not drive into flooded roads. Low water crossings become dangerous in heavy rain, and paved roads and underpasses could flood. Find an alternate route. Some dirt roads will become muddy and impassable.
Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot can sweep a vehicle away. Never drive around barricades.
Between 0.5 and 1 inch more rain is possible in the warned area. Stay alert until the warning ends at 6:45 PM MST.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 470 claims in Yavapai County from 1978 to 2026, as of September 9, 2026. These counts cover only insured properties, so they likely understate how often flooding has caused damage.
FEMA's most recent declaration listed for the county is number 1888, for severe winter storms and flooding, dated March 18, 2010.
Updates
- The flash flood warning expired at 6:45 PM MST.
- The National Weather Service updated the flash flood warning; it remains in effect until 6:45 PM MST.
- NWS Flagstaff AZ issued the flash flood warning until 6:45 PM MST.
History here
Yavapai County: 470 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Yavapai County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-1888 (2010): severe winter storms and flooding
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Yavapai County, Arizona?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a Flash Flood Warning for Yavapai County at 3:49 PM MST on October 24, 2026. It is in effect until 6:45 PM MST.
- Which areas are most affected by this flash flood warning?
- The National Weather Service names Dugas and Cedar Bench Wilderness. Creeks and washes listed include Agua Fria River, Sycamore Creek, Little Ash Creek and Indian Creek.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- Doppler radar indicated that between 1 and 2.25 inches of rain had fallen as of 3:49 PM MST. An additional 0.5 to 1 inch is possible in the warned area.
Sources
- NWS Flagstaff AZ: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 24, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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